UAE authorities issued a red alert across the Gulf nation, warning citizens to remain alert as weather conditions continue to worsen on Tuesday, forcing the government to close schools and send employees back to work. remotely.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms were witnessed in the United Arab Emirates with powerful lightning in the sky, from late Monday to Tuesday, local media reported.
The National Meteorological Center was cited by Khaleej Times saying: “Unstable weather conditions will continue to affect the UAE from Monday to Wednesday due to an extension of a surface low pressure and two waves of unstable weather moving across the country on Tuesday.”
Amid the lightning and heavy rain, some areas reported power outages, according to The National News report.
The government also announced remote learning for private schools in Dubai on Wednesday due to the storms.
“The Government of Dubai has extended remote working for employees of all its entities until Wednesday, April 17, due to weather conditions. Private schools in Dubai have also been ordered to continue remote learning tomorrow,” it noted. on Tuesday the statement from X.
“Private sector entities are urged to adopt remote working tomorrow and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of everyone,” the Dubai Media Office said.
Authorities closed roads across the country as a precaution and began an emergency response to the deteriorating weather.
More rain and lighting are expected as clouds form over coastal areas, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the Middle Eastern country.
Bad weather also forced Dubai International Airport to close operations for 25 minutes on Tuesday.
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The airport advised passengers to check their flight status, allow significant additional travel time and use the Dubai Metro for smoother transit.
“In light of the prevailing weather conditions and taking into account the safety of students and staff, private schools, nurseries and universities in Dubai must continue offering distance education on Wednesday, April 17,” the Knowledge and Education Authority added. Dubai Human Development in X.
The heavy rain comes days after Oman was hit by flash floods that killed nearly a dozen children.
